Archive for March 17, 2015

St. Patrick, as seen in C.E. Kempe's stained glass in St. John the Baptist parish, Burford, UK. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Patrick: the saint who knew what it was like to be a slave

Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once a slave – but few know of his... Read more

John L. Allen Jr. with Pope Francis. Photo Courtesy of John Allen Jr. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican analyst explores 'The Francis Miracle' in new book

Pope Francis is the subject of a new book by noted Vatican analyst and author John Allen, Jr. From the... Read more

The Newland family, owners of Hercules Industries, who won a permanent injunction against the HHS mandate March 16, 2015. Photo courtesy of Alliance Defending Freedom.?w=200&h=150

Catholic-owned company wins 'final victory' against HHS mandate

A Catholic-owned company’s victory in its fight against a federal mandate to cover drugs and procedures that violate Catholic moral... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Hindu priest breaks into tears after elderly nun raped in India

After the “heinous” rape of an elderly nun in the Indian state of West Bengal over the weekend, protestors have... Read more

Nigerians forced from their homes by Boko Haram, who are being cared for by the Diocese of Maiduguri, September 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

With rise in extremist threat, Pope assures Nigerian bishops of his closeness

Pope Francis has sent a letter to the bishops of Nigeria telling them not to be discouraged by problems caused... Read more

Detail of stained glass depicting St. Patrick, in Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Goleen, County Cork. ?w=200&h=150

What can St Patrick's Day teach us about Catholic schools and Latinos?

In the United States, St. Patrick’s Day marks opportunity to not only celebrate the heroic saint but also the achievements... Read more

Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN in Geneva, speaking Aug. 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Use of force is a last resort against Islamic State – Vatican diplomat

By presenting a joint statement to the United Nations’ Human Rights Council to support Christians and other communities in the... Read more